Ajax man charged with fraud

Police say Courtice and Ajax residents defrauded

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DURHAM -- An Ajax man is facing fraud charges after five Durham Region residents were defrauded of cash, police say.

Police say a Courtice resident complained she paid a cash deposit to Unique Window Fashions in Ajax for window covering installations that were not completed, prompting an investigation. During the investigation, police identified four Ajax residents who said they also paid the company for work that was not done.

Mohammed Mustaff (David) Dawud, 43, of Ainsbury Avenue in Ajax, is charged with five counts of fraud. Mr. Dawud was released from custody on a promise to appear in court.

Anyone with information pertaining to the investigation is asked to contact Detective-Constable Kerry Thompson at 905-579-1520 extension 1604. Anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. Tips leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.